Aminolevulinic Acid, Urine

Specimen Type = Protected from Light, urine container

Specimen Type

Protected from Light, urine container

Test ID LAB356
EPIC Order AMINOLEVULINIC ACID, URINE
CPT Code(s) 82135
Group/Individual Test Group
Laboratory Core Referral Testing
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 20 mL random urine; protect from light
Micro: 1 mL random urine; protect from light
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time 5-8 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
Comments
  • This test should be ordered along with Porphyrin/PBG, urine for complete Porphyria work-up. Call Referral Testing (984-974-1414) for details
  • Click here for link to Porphyria Algorithm

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 03, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514